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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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